the unwanted s-chassis build.

[sex14]

heres some progress of my s12 build. ive owned a few other s chassis car including an s30, s14, and s13. this s12 or 200sx is an 84 originally came turbo with a ca18et, took the that pos out and replaced it with a lesser pos with a ka24de off a 96. the plan was to make the car some what simple and Daily driven with an oem looking kade swap and oem exterior. i know the s12 is not as admired as the other s chassis but i wanted something a little different and something that is somewhat new to me. enjoy

specs
engine:
ka24de stock everything. with rebuilt timing chain :D
magnaflow muffler with 2.5 inch all the way back.
spec 3+ clutch.
suspension:
s13/s14 front conversion.
s13 forutune auto coils, rear fortune auto shock with sprint car springs and perches.
ssr long champs. 15x7 +11/+6

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/suchavibrantgrl/IMAG0501.jpg
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the kade
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wife doing away with the carpet and sound deadning
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/suchavibrantgrl/IMAG0519.jpg
old engine off.
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parts for the car
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off with the old.
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fronts almost good to go.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/suchavibrantgrl/DSC_0498.jpg
rear is disassembled
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fresh powdercoat.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/suchavibrantgrl/DSC_0479.jpg
cleaning the wheel
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test fitting
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fronts done.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/suchavibrantgrl/DSC_0768.jpg
swap done
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/suchavibrantgrl/DSC_0774.jpg
oem look.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/suchavibrantgrl/DSC_0808.jpg
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[feito]

i like it, not a big fan of that chassis but when done right and simple look really badass. Stay away from useless crap and such as wings n stickers n keep if up mang!

[Hoffman5982]

God these cars have grown on me.

You should run a simple T25 setup with the oem turbo manifold for that oem look you're going for and earn that turbo badge :naughty:

Looks awesome, keep up the good work!

[sex14]

yea thats the winter/spring plan saw the sleeper ka-t pics and fell in love.

[NME-S14]

I see the fortune auto coils in the front but what did you do for the rear?

[fliprayzin240sx]

I would have done a CA18DET swap and keep it fresh.

[240zach]

that last pic looks so good

[snofufu]

looks pretty dope :D

[xh3nry]

Wow that s12 looks sick. Is that hood scope oem?

[Johnphen]

Great job, clean functional and badass to boot.

[kei1]

good stuff man, i just did the ka24de swap on my 87 se, my major issue was the wiring and driveshaft, same plans here, hope to see more pics on progress..

[sex14]

I see the fortune auto coils in the front but what did you do for the rear?

the rear has fortune auto shocks. i disassembled the rear coils since the rear has more of a 280zx style of suspension where the coil is separated from the coil. ill post pics soon.

I would have done a CA18DET swap and keep it fresh.
meh i like the idea of going to a local auto zone and be able to order parts for the ka. id love to go fj20det tho.

that last pic looks so good
thanks my wife took these pics.

Wow that s12 looks sick. Is that hood scope oem?
yes its oem only came on the 84 model.

and thanks for the comments guys :D

[kikcaffine]

OMG your so F&F drinking coronas

[PoorMans180SX]

I like the look of this thread, nice quality pictures too.

You might want to start a new thread in the build section though, mods are going to lock this one up.

[Kenzo]

Super clean for an 84. Damn car is as old as I am and looks less beat up, lol. Great job on the build.

[WanganNastyMachine]

Damn! I really like you S12 man, we need more clean ones around this forum. Keep it up, I'll be keeping an eye on the thread. Good start.

[coupesallday!]

hell yeah shit is clean my bro has the same year. looks good on the longchamps.
oh and it's fj20et :D

[ixfxi]

"the unwanted s-chassis build"

should be titled "the posted in the wrong section build"


gaddamn i hate these transformer looking cars. at least this one looks nicer than the usual.

still hate these cars though.

[David B S12]

^^^^^^^^^ hater


i think s12's are dope. its good to know that you can easily pick it up, and turn it into a drift car/give it stance/have a good time with it... rwd jap with IRS (except for sra models 84')

goodluck! cant wait to see more pics

[ShakotanGazelle]

Bump for another S12 owner!
Shits looking hot!

[elmajul]

Very nice s12!

[sex14]

thanks guys, btw heres a pic of my old rides. my s14 wifes s13 and my old 260z with a l28 swap.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/suchavibrantgrl/180875_1703845047526_1580002017_1609497_4671571_n. jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/suchavibrantgrl/IMAG0353.jpg
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[Boorito]

This thread is win. I can not wait to find a deal on an S12, but I have NEVER seen one as clean as yours, good save! Your cars are so simple and clean, and thats how it should be.

[sex14]

thanks bro. id do something more with the exterior but my budget wont allow it lol. so i opt out for the simple look :D.

[shinhed]

Back in the day, I was going to build one of these with a set of white Impul Silhouettes but, never could find a clean enough s12 coupe locally. Anyways, you shit looks awesome.

[sex14]

impuls would be nice :D

[drifting1two40]

that whip is dope. clean and simple

[240zach]

what made you go ka instead of anything else?

[sex14]

ka parts can be found at my local auto parts store.